LibreYOLO's documentation now includes instructions for running Speridlabs Idol, which generates 3D Gaussian Splats from a single image of an object. Output is .ply and .splat, and the main license for code and weights is Apache-2.0.
Why it matters3DGS is normally reconstructed from many photos. If it can be generated from one, it could widen the entry point for making assets for games and exhibitions. However, this is generation that estimates surfaces that are not visible. It differs in nature from recording uses that measure a real object, so accuracy cannot be assessed from the available material. Because output is available as .plyand .splat, the files can be loaded into existing 3DGS viewers, which should make it easy to handle in practice.
speridlabs has released Idol, a model that generates up to about 1.05 million Gaussians from a single image of an object. Peak VRAM is 7.2GB, and the output is a standard 3DGS PLY.
Why it mattersBecause 3DGS can be made from a single image, possible uses include drafting small props and background assets for games and video production. The output is a standard .ply, so it is said to open in existing 3DGS viewers.
This article sorts out two open-source add-ons for working with Gaussian Splatting in Blender: SkySplat and 3DGS Render. The former focuses on training from drone video; the latter focuses on editing, rendering and simple lighting.
Why it mattersFor production, this adds options for compositing real-world 3DGS captures in Blender with existing meshes, lights and cameras. SkySplat covers capture through training, while 3DGS Render covers editing and compositing after training. Because their roles differ, they are less competitors than tools for different stages of the pipeline.
VAST-AI has released "TripoSplat," a demo on Hugging Face that converts images into Gaussian splats. A post says the output PLY can be opened in SuperSplat, a browser-based editing tool.
Why it mattersBecause the output is PLY or .splat, it may be possible to pass it to existing 3DGS viewers and editing tools. However, actual compatibility is, in the sources, limited to the poster's report of having viewed it.